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Does the 2024 BMW 3 Series need premium gas?

Yes. Premium.

$248extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Coupes93%Convertibles83%Sedans66%SUVs55%Hatchbacks40%Trucks33%Minivans0%
286 models (2024). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2024 BMW 3 Series: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
330i RWD2.0L 4cylPremium29$1,324$1,572
330e RWD2.0L 4cylPremium27$1,422$1,689
330i xDrive AWD2.0L 4cylPremium27$1,422$1,689
330e xDrive AWD2.0L 4cylPremium26$1,477$1,754
M340i RWD3.0L 6cylPremium26$1,477$1,754
M340i xDrive AWD3.0L 6cylPremium26$1,477$1,754

Rivals

2024 BMW 3 Series and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2024 BMW 3 Series330i RWDPremium
2024 Acura TLXFWD w/Technology PackagePremium
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All TerrainE-Class E 350 4MATIC AWDPremium
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 FWDPremium
2024 INFINITI Q50LUXE RWDPremium
2024 Volvo S60B5 Core Dark Theme FWDPremium

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked